“Please click below if you are not redirected” site might be used for illegal activities

“Please click below if you are not redirected” is a notification delivered by a shady website that belongs to an adware program. This cyber threat is suspected of using computer’s CPU in order to mine cryptocurrency illegally.[1]

The “Please click below if you are not redirected” adware was spotted spreading in software bundles. This distribution method allows entering the system unnoticed and hijacking web browser. This potentially unwanted program (PUP) might attack all popular browser, including Chrome, Firefox or Explorer.

Redirect to “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam website might occur when a user clicks on specific content, such as play button or link. However, adware might open browser’s tab suddenly too. The website gives a short message in order to keep a user waiting:

Please click below if you are not redirected in X seconds

Continue.

Researchers from the lesvirus.fr[2] report that there might be several versions of this scam. While some of the Please click below if you are not redirected websites silently launch cryptocurrency mining activities, others might spread malware or redirect to phishing websites. Therefore, you should not click “Continue” or other buttons provided on this site, and leave it immediately.

Apart from redirects to this questionable website, “Please click below if you are not redirected” virus might also cause these problems for the computer users:

delivery of pop-ups, ads or banners on each website they visit;

random texts in news or entertainment sites turned into hyperlinks;

covering necessary content with aggressive ads;

redirecting to other commercial or potentially dangerous websites;

collecting and sharing information about user’s browsing habits.

Due to the all these features, you should remove “Please click below if you are not redirected” virus immediately. The fact that this site might be used for illegal cryptocurrency mining should motivate you to speed up with the elimination. This activity requires using a lot of computer’s CPU[3] which makes the system sluggish and your device might overheat.

“Please click below if you are not redirected” removal can be completed with the help of Reimage or another anti-malware program, as well as manually. The detailed explanation of adware’s removal is given at the end of the article.

“Please click below if you are not redirected” is a fake message that is delivered by a compromised website that might be used for mining cryptocurrency or other malicious activities.Remove “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from WindowsClick 'Start -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features' (if you are 'Windows XP' user, click on 'Add/Remove Programs').Remove “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from WindowsIf you are 'Windows 10 / Windows 8' user, then right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once 'Quick Access Menu' shows up, select 'Control Panel' and 'Uninstall a Program'.Remove “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from WindowsRight click on each of suspicious entries and select 'Uninstall'Remove “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from Mac OS XCick 'Go' and select 'Applications'Remove “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from Mac OS XClick on every malicious entry and select 'Move to Trash'Remove “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from Internet ExplorerClick on menu icon and select 'Manage add-ons'Remove “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from Internet ExplorerRight click on each of malicious entries and select 'Disable'Remove “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from Internet ExplorerDelete malicious URL, enter your desired domain name and click 'Apply' to save changesReset Internet ExplorerGo to 'Advanced' tab and click on 'Reset' button. Now select 'Delete personal settings' and click on 'Reset' button againRemove “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from Microsoft EdgeGo to Settings and select 'Choose what to clear'Remove “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from Microsoft EdgeSelect 'Clear' buttonRemove “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from Microsoft EdgeOpen the start menu and select 'Task Manager'Remove “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from Microsoft EdgeRight-click 'Microsoft Edge' and select 'Go to details'Remove “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from Microsoft EdgeSelect 'More details' if 'Go to details' option fails to show upRemove “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from Microsoft EdgeFind Microsoft Edge entries and select 'End Task'Remove “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from Microsoft EdgeGo to Microsoft Edge folder on your computer, right-click every entry and click 'Delete'Remove “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from Microsoft EdgeFind Windows PowerShell, right-click it and select 'Run as administrator'Remove “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from Microsoft EdgeCopy and paste a required command and press 'Enter'Remove “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from Mozilla FirefoxClick on menu icon and select 'Add-ons'Remove “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from Mozilla FirefoxSelect 'Extensions' and look for malicious entries. Click 'Remove' to get rid of each of themReset Mozilla FirefoxClick on menu icon and then on '?'. Select 'Troubleshooting Information'Reset Mozilla FirefoxClick on 'Reset Firefox' button for a couple of timesRemove “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from Google ChromeClick on menu icon. Select 'Tools' and 'Extensions'Remove “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from Google ChromeLook for malicious entries and delete each of them by clicking on the Trash bin iconRemove “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from Google ChromeWhen in 'Settings', select 'Manage search engines...'Remove “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from Google ChromeClick 'X' to remove malicious URLsReset Google ChromeWhen in 'Settings', scroll down to 'Reset browser settings' button and click on itReset Google ChromeClick on 'Reset' button to complete your removalRemove “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from SafariClick on 'Safari' and select 'Preferences'Remove “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from SafariGo to 'Extensions' and uninstall malicious add-onsReset SafariClick on 'Safari' and select 'Reset Safari...'Reset SafariSelect all options and click on 'Reset' button

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Redirect virus travels in software bundles

We have briefly mentioned that adware which is responsible for redirects might get into the system with the help of free programs. Developers of PUPs usually take advantage of software bundling to spread their apps and trick users into installing them.

Adware hijack might occur when using “Standard” or “Quick” installer which do not openly disclose about additional components that are attached to the primary program. Thus, you should opt for “Advanced” or “Custom” settings to opt out all unnecessary applications.

Get rid of “Please click below if you are not redirected” redirect virus

To remove “Please click below if you are not redirected” virus, you have to locate adware and find its related components. They might be hidden in the system or install in each of the browsers on your PC. Thus, you can follow the guide given below and perform this task by yourself.

However, we recommend opting for the automatic “Please click below if you are not redirected” removal option. Anti-malware tools can locate and delete adware-related entries within a couple of minutes. Thus, you will only need to reset your web browsers after that.

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What to do if failed?
If you failed to remove infection using Reimage, submit a question to our support team and provide as much details as possible.

Reimage is recommended to uninstall “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam. Free scanner allows you to check whether your PC is infected or not. If you need to remove malware, you have to purchase the licensed version of Reimage malware removal tool. More information about this program can be found in Reimage review.

Uninstall “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from Windows systems

Reimage is a tool to detect malware.You need to purchase Full version to remove infections.

Follow these steps to remove “Please click below if you are not redirected” malware from the computer:

Click Start → Control Panel → Programs and Features (if you are Windows XP user, click on Add/Remove Programs).

If you are Windows 10 / Windows 8 user, then right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once Quick Access Menu shows up, select Control Panel and Uninstall a Program.

Uninstall “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam and related programs
Here, look for “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam or any other recently installed suspicious programs.

Delete “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from Mac OS X system

Reimage is a tool to detect malware.You need to purchase Full version to remove infections.

If you are using OS X, click Go button at the top left of the screen and select Applications.

Wait until you see Applications folder and look for “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam or any other suspicious programs on it. Now right click on every of such entries and select Move to Trash.

Uninstall “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam from Safari

Reimage is a tool to detect malware.You need to purchase Full version to remove infections.

Remove dangerous extensions
Open Safari web browser and click on Safari in menu at the top left of the screen. Once you do this, select Preferences.

Here, select Extensions and look for “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam or other suspicious entries. Click on the Uninstall button to get rid each of them.

Reset Safari
Open Safari browser and click on Safari in menu section at the top left of the screen. Here, select Reset Safari....

Now you will see a detailed dialog window filled with reset options. All of those options are usually checked, but you can specify which of them you want to reset. Click the Reset button to complete “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam removal process.

After uninstalling this potentially unwanted program (PUP) and fixing each of your web browsers, we recommend you to scan your PC system with a reputable anti-spyware. This will help you to get rid of “Please click below if you are not redirected” scam registry traces and will also identify related parasites or possible malware infections on your computer. For that you can use our top-rated malware remover: Reimage, Plumbytes Anti-MalwareWebroot SecureAnywhere AntiVirus or Malwarebytes Anti Malware.